MARILYN STILL DRAWS A CROWD

Classic film items to be auctioned, part of 96th birthday celebration

It’s a bombshell auction featuring Marilyn Monroe’s movie costumes, props and memorabilia

Exclusive items related to the iconic Hollywood star will go up for bidding next month in celebration of what would’ve been Monroe’s 96th birthday.

Julien’s Auctions teamed up with Turner Classic Movies to sell the coveted collection, with the bidding set to take place July 15-17.

“Marilyn Monroe lives on forever as the quintessential Hollywood legend whose historical and cultural impact will continue to be celebrated in the next millennium and beyond,” Martin Nolan, the executive director of Julien’s Auctions, said in a statement.

“On this special occasion of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 96th birthday milestone celebration,

Julien’s Auctions and TCM is honored to present this glamourous and personal collection of over 100 items, which includes a wide array of artifacts from her storied film roles and her personal items that paint an intimate portrait of her incandescent life and passions.”

Available items include the black satin leotards worn by Monroe and Jane Russell in the film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” which are expected to fetch between $80,000 and $100,000, and a gown and headpiece set worn by Monroe in “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” which is projected to sell within the same range.

Napier gold-tone floral basket earrings that Monroe wore while promoting “How To Marry A Millionaire” are estimated to bring in between $60,000 and $80,000. And a pair of beige heels that belonged to Monroe are expected to go for between $4,000 and $6,000.

“Marilyn is one of the most recognized stars around the world and we know fans love watching her films on TCM,” Pola Changnon, general manager of Turner Classic Movies, said in a statement. “By partnering with Julien’s Auctions, they will now have the chance to own these one-of-a-kind items.”

Fans can bid on the collection at the Julien’s Auctions location in Beverly Hills, Calif., or online on the auction house’s website.

Monroe — who was born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles — died in L.A. on Aug. 4, 1962 at age 36 from an overdose of sleeping pills.

Movie items made famous by one of the most famous actresses of all, Marilyn Monroe, (far left) will go on sale. Featured are costumes from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (left and below left) and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” (below).